This is the first version of a tool designed to help those responsible for commissioning or delivering services at a local level to compare patterns of treatment at different ages with those in other areas. The tool displays comparative information on treatment rates at different ages, and on the balance between treatment rates for different age groups. The aim is to assist local consideration of how far local practice achieves National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People standard one. The tool is intended to complement and not replace other local action on this standard.
This is the first version of a tool designed to help those responsible for commissioning or delivering services at a local level to compare patterns of treatment at different ages with those in other areas. The tool displays comparative information on treatment rates at different ages, and on the balance between treatment rates for different age groups. The aim is to assist local consideration of how far local practice achieves National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People standard one. The tool is intended to complement and not replace other local action on this standard.
Subject terms:
information management, older people, standards, access to services, age discrimination, ageing, community care, commissioning, Department of Health, equal opportunities;
This quality standard covers the mental wellbeing of older people (65 years and over) receiving care in all care home settings, including residential and nursing accommodation, day care and respite care. This quality standard uses a broad definition of mental wellbeing, and includes life satisfaction, optimism, self-esteem, feeling in control, having a purpose in life, and a sense of belonging and support. The standard outlines six quality statements: participation in meaningful activity; personal identity; recognition of mental health conditions; recognition of sensory impairment; recognition of physical problems and access to health care services.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This quality standard covers the mental wellbeing of older people (65 years and over) receiving care in all care home settings, including residential and nursing accommodation, day care and respite care. This quality standard uses a broad definition of mental wellbeing, and includes life satisfaction, optimism, self-esteem, feeling in control, having a purpose in life, and a sense of belonging and support. The standard outlines six quality statements: participation in meaningful activity; personal identity; recognition of mental health conditions; recognition of sensory impairment; recognition of physical problems and access to health care services.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
older people, care homes, access to services, health care, sensory impairments, mental health, wellbeing, quality of life, leisure activities, social activities, residential care, nursing homes, day centres, short break care;